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If there's one truism about MMOs, it's that not all players are equal. It can be frustrating when you're grouped with someone who isn't that great at playing his class. At the same time, it isn't exactly fun to be on the receiving end of criticism, either. Most people want to play well, but they don't want to be constantly reminded of their shortcomings along the way.

In a guild, the fine line between helpful advice and unwanted criticism can often lead to a tense atmosphere and the potential for plenty of drama. "L2p" gets tossed around on forums and in game, but what if someone really does want to get another player to improve? In today's Guild Counsel, let's take a look at some of the factors involved with criticism and explore why this is often a very sensitive subject.

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Those of you who have been reading WRUP know that I've been playing a lot of Kassadin lately. He's an assassin with a very high skill cap, and he's ridiculously powerful in Dominion. Kassadin is also kind of hard to play. He has a lot of strange mechanics, and his powerful tricks are somewhat unintuitive. Recently, I had a small epiphany that dramatically improved my skill. This improvement improved more than just my Kassadin game; it boosted my overall skill level with every champion in League of Legends.

Before I made this development, I was performing terribly. I ended up playing a lot of bot matches because I felt my execution with Kassadin was really awful, and every time I went back to PvP games, I felt more and more behind. Suddenly, after a string of bad decisions cost me a match, I realized something I was doing wrong and went on to begin dominating. I went from getting focused down early every fight to utterly demolishing teams and causing enemy players to second-guess fighting me 1v1 even with both of us full on life. What's the secret, you ask? I'd like to tell you, so read on!

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adviceassassinf2pfeaturedfree-to-playguidekassadinleagueleague-of-legendslearn-to-playlearning-from-your-mistakeslolmobaopinionriftwalkriotriot-gamesstrategysummoners-guidebookthe-summoners-guidebookThu, 12 Apr 2012 19:30:00 -0400319|20213085http://wow.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/why-leveling-will-always-be-important-to-wow/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=WoW&ncid=rss_semi
http://wow.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/why-leveling-will-always-be-important-to-wow/http://wow.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/why-leveling-will-always-be-important-to-wow/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=WoW#commentsTimes they are a changin', and as Patch 3.2 hits the PTR with a new wealth of mechanics aimed at making the journey to 80 that much easier, why not take a moment to look back at how Azeroth has changed?

Leveling used to take a long time, and one of the first things a friend told me was that "the game started at 60." While the level cap might have changed, it's something I heartily agree with.Those of you who joined the game around the time of the latest expansion or even before might hear others speaking with misty-eyes of the olden days of Classic WoW when it took an age to get from Darnassus to Stormwind.

While WoW might have a much lower learning curve than, say, EVE Online, it does still have one. But WoW is known as a bit of a grind fest and the ever growing level cap, which currently stands at 80 but will no doubt go higher with the next expansion, can be pretty daunting.

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azerothburning-crusadeclassic-wowdingexpansionsextra-xpfaster-levelingheirloomslearn-to-playlearn-your-classlearning-curvelevelingleveling-upmountsmounts-at-level-20mounts-at-level-30patch-3.1patch-3.1-livepatch-3.1-wowpatch-3.2patch-3.2-wowpatch-3.3ptrrecruit-a-friendwrath-betawrath-of-the-lich-kingxpFri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -040099|19076494http://wow.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/forum-post-of-the-day-how-to-rogue/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=WoW&ncid=rss_semi
http://wow.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/forum-post-of-the-day-how-to-rogue/http://wow.joystiq.com/2008/07/18/forum-post-of-the-day-how-to-rogue/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=WoW#commentsWe learn a lot form playing on our own, but by doing only that we can miss some of the nuances of our class.We can also read up on classes on websites like this one or specialty forums.Some people would like to be taught in a more direct manner. At some points, we've all taken others under our wings to show them the ropes.Most of us have gotten a few pointers along the way. We have mentors in most of our roles in life, so doesn't it make sense to have them in WoW as well?

It can be hard to directly ask for assistance, especially in a places as prone to ridicule as the WoW General Forums.Apollymi of Greymane is looking for someone to teach her to be a better rogue.She said she's read the right guides but hasn't gotten the necessary experience to match other Rogues.She's looking for someone to mentor her in all things Roguish.